For over 75 years, McNeese State University has been trusted and respected as an institution of innovation and academic excellence. Ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States and one of the finest regional universities in the South

Overview

Our Mission

History & Tradition

Leadership

Facts & Statistics

Accreditation

Visit McNeese

Admissions

International Students

McNeese Online

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Freshman Advising

Visit McNeese

Dual Enrollment

Academics

Overview

Undergraduate Programs

Colleges & Departments

Academic Schedule

Class Search

Student Life

Overview

Activities & Organizations

Internships & Employment

Student Publications

Rodeo Team

We Change Lives

Request Info

Visit Campus

Apply Here

#GeauxPokes

About

News
History
Quick Facts
Our Mission
Annual Security Reports

Future Students

Admissions
International
Estimated Costs
Financial Aid
Scholarships

Academics

Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Academic Catalog
Colleges
Online Programs
Academic Schedule
Class Search

Student Life

Athletics
Bookstore
Student Central
Campus Life
Organizations & Engagement

Explore

Campus Maps
Research & Impact
Banners Series
Gainful Employment
Campus Crime Stats

About
Future Students
Academics
Student Life
Explore

McNeese State University | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 | 800-622-3352

McNeese State University

Dec 21, 2024

2012-2013 Academic Catalog

Select a Catalog

Global Search Catalog Search
Choose Search Location

Search Keyword Field

Whole Word/Phrase
Advanced Search

Catalog Navigation

Catalog Home

Colleges

Departments

Program Listings

Course Descriptions

Colleges & Departments

2012-2013 University Calendar

Inventory of Degree Programs

Curricula Offerings

General Information

Academic Regulations

General Education Requirements

Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

Fees and Expenses

Office of Equal Opportunity

Student Life

The McNeese State University Foundation

Community Services and Outreach

Honors College

The H.C. Drew Endowment for Economic Development

Faculty

My Portfolio

HELP

2012-2013 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry (B.S.)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)

Tweet this Page (opens a new window)

$Return to {$returnto_text}$ Return to: Program Listings

Concentrations in Biochemistry, Forensic Chemistry, and Premedicine.

Degree Requirements

Total Hours: 72

CSCI Elective- 3
Fine Art Elective¹ - 3

CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
CHEM 203 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 203L - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 302L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
CHEM 361 - Theory of Inorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 361L - Inorganic Preparations (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
CHEM 390 - Physical Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 421 - Biochemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 421L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
CHEM 451 - Undergraduate Research (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)
ENGL 101 - English Composition I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
ENGL 102 - English Composition II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations (Lec. 1, Lab. 1, Cr. 1)
MAAP 200 - Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination
MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
MATH 190 - Calculus I (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation (Cr. 0)
PHIL 252 - Ethics in the Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
HIST 201 - American History to 1877 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
or
HIST 202 - American History since 1877 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Choose one of the following groups:
Group One:
PHYS 201 - General Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PHYS 211 - University Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PHYS 205 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Group Two:
PHYS 202 - General Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PHYS 212 - University Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PHYS 206 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

Chemistry Degree (no concentration)

Total Hours: 120

Degree Requirements (Listed Above) - 72
Biology Elective - 3
Chemistry Elective - 3
(Choose any 300 or 400 level course.)
ENSC Elective - 3
Humanities Elective² - 3
Social Science Electives² - 6
Advanced STAT, PHYS, MATH, or Science - 3

CHEM 391 - Physical Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 391L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
CHEM 441 - Seminar (Cr. 1)
ENGL 253 - Introduction to Professional Writing Workshop (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
MATH 291 - Calculus II (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)
MATH 301 - Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Scientific Tools- Choose one of the following:
STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
STAT 434 - Design of Experiments (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
STAT 435 - Survey of Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 423 - Quantitative Instrumental Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
with
CHEM 423L - Quantitative Instrumental Analysis (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
or
CHEM 465 - Forensic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

Biochemistry Concentration

*Total Hours: 119/120

*Must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.*

Degree Requirements (Listed Above) - 72
Humanities Elective² - 3
Social Science Electives² - 6

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
BIOL 101L - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)
BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
BIOL 211 - Introductory Microbiology (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
BIOL 315 - Introductory Genetics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
CHEM 391 - Physical Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 391L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
CHEM 422 - Biochemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 441 - Seminar (Cr. 1)
MATH 291 - Calculus II (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)
Select one of the following:
BIOL 401 - Molecular Biology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
BIOL 407 - Histology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
BIOL 414 - Cell Biology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Select one of the following:
CHEM 427 - Modern Biotechnology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
CHEM 429 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

Forensic Chemistry Concentration

Total Hours: 120

Degree Requirements (Listed Above) - 72
CJUS Elective (300 or 400 level) - 3
Social Science Elective² - 3
400-level Science Elective - 4

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
BIOL 101L - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)
BIOL 211 - Introductory Microbiology (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
BIOL 315 - Introductory Genetics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
BIOL 401 - Molecular Biology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
CHEM 100 - Orientation to Forensics (Cr. 1)
CHEM 442 - Forensic Testimony (Cr. 1)
CHEM 451 - Undergraduate Research (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)
CHEM 465 - Forensic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
CHEM 475 - Applied Forensic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)
CJUS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
ENSC 442 - Principles of Toxicology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
or
PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

Premedicine Concentration

Total Hours; 120

Degree Requirements (Listed Above) - 72
Advanced STAT, PHYS, MATH, or Science - 3
Elective - 3
Humanities Elective² - 3
CHEM Electives - 6
(Choose any 300 or 400 level courses.)

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
BIOL 101L - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)
BIOL 211 - Introductory Microbiology (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
BIOL 250 - Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
BIOL 315 - Introductory Genetics (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
BIOL 407 - Histology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
CHEM 441 - Seminar (Cr. 1)
MATH 175 - Precalculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Choose one of the following:
STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
STAT 434 - Design of Experiments (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
STAT 435 - Survey of Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

Notes

¹Fine Art Elective must be selected from section #9 of the General Education Requirements section.
²Three (3) hours must be selected from the approved Writing Enriched courses- see General Education Requirements section.

Total Hours for Degree: 120

$Return to {$returnto_text}$ Return to: Program Listings

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)

Tweet this Page (opens a new window)